I'm happy to announce that Nora Grace was born yesterday, September 30, at 11 PM. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz and is 20 inches long. She's healthy with a full head of black hair. I was lucky enough to be there for the labor and delivery and was able to hold her right after she was born. There really aren't appropriate words to describe that experience.Leaving the hospital last night was so hard. As you can imagine, I didn't sleep very well knowing that I was so far away and anxiously awoke as soon as I could. I'm trying to give K and J a little bit of space to say hello and good bye but as soon as Joel opens his eyes I think we're back to the hospital.
This is a difficult time as I continue to wish everyone strength and hope that all goes according to plan and that we are able to bring little Nora home.
Please continue to send good thoughts and prayers.
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Jen it all sounds like it is going beautifully. Really! I know it still does not feel real yet and it won't until you take her home. It will. She is beautiful.
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She's adorable. Can't wait to read that you are all happily at home!
ReplyDeletePS I bawled the whole way home the night Teagan was born because I did not want to be away from her for a minute!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful baby! I am praying that everything continues to go well.
ReplyDeleteYEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable! Congrats. I will continue to send good thoughts & prayers and I can't wait to hear about your homecoming!!!!!
Oh, I'm SO HAPPY!! for you all. Tears of joy. Congratulations and welcome home baby Nora.
ReplyDelete(And big hugs to the courageous K & J for making this choice.)
Congratulations!!!!!! Give her a squeeze for all of us!!
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Kel
She is beautiful! I hope everything proceeds forward as planned...you are in our thoughts and prayers...
ReplyDeleteHoping all goes smoothly from here on out....wishing K & J peace and contentment with their decision. Nora Grace (a beautiful name) is gorgeous! My thoughts are with you...
ReplyDeleteOh how fun!!! Congratulations!! I will be praying little Nora comes home!
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely! COngrats!
ReplyDeleteWow...awesome, congratulations! I can't begin to imagine the feelings surrounding this whole experience. So hard when such a joyful time for you is also a very painful time for others.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Melba
Jen and Joel,
ReplyDeleteMy dear brother and sister, we are so extremely happy for you! I can't wait to hold my new little niece, Nora Grace.
The overwhelming feeling of joy is overflowing!
Lots of prayers to you.
I love you
Jeanie
One word: Goosebumps! :o) Nora Grace is beautiful!! Congratulations and big big hugs from up north!
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M
Here from LFCA. Nora is truly beautiful - we'll be praying that the adoption process goes smoothly and for both of you as you endure the wait.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. Everything crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little baby and beautiful name. Norah and Grace are at the top of our baby girl name list.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
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Congratulations (from a local yokel)!!
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